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Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in England, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Glamping at Elephant Lodge. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

28/05/2014 by .
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It is a little after 5pm and I am surrounded by giraffes. Not any old giraffes you understand, but Rothschild Giraffes no less, the tallest land animals on earth. Under the circumstances, you would be forgiven for thinking I am in the Serengeti, or the Maasai Mara perhaps, but you would be wrong, because this is Kent, the garden of England and I am having a ball glamping at Elephant Lodge in the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

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Christmas Day in London – Dickens to the rescue

14/12/2013 by .
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First a warning: London tends to close down on Christmas Day. Public transport does not run and most restaurants and shops are closed. Christmas day in London is a little bit special.

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easyJet nervous flyers courses

11/12/2013 by .
iBeacons light the way

easyJet nervous flyers courses are taking off. It has six new Fearless Flyer courses designed to help nervous travellers across Britain overcome their fears – including their first ever course in Northern Ireland.

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Manchester: A brilliant guide to England’s famous second city.

24/09/2013This entry was posted in England, Europe and Middle East, Manchester, United Kingdom and tagged , on by .
Manchester Royal Exchange

Barely a decade ago, the idea of a city break in Manchester would have seemed laughable to southerners.

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The Francis Hotel. An impressive slice of Regency in Bath.

22/09/2013This entry was posted in Bath, England, Europe and Middle East, Hotel Reviews, United Kingdom and tagged on by .

The Queens Hotel Cheltenham. Discover a hotel perfect for dog and horse lovers.

30/08/2013This entry was posted in England, Europe and Middle East, Hotel Reviews, The Cotswolds, United Kingdom and tagged , on by .
Andy Mossack reviews the Queens Hotel Cheltenham, something of a local landmark in Cheltenham.

Andy Mossack reviews the Queens Hotel Cheltenham, something of a local landmark in Cheltenham.

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Best golf courses with spas

29/08/2013This entry was posted in California, Dubai, England, Europe and Middle East, Fife, Hotel Reviews, Lisbon, London, Phuket, Portugal, Scotland, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom, USA and tagged on by .
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The world’s best golf courses offer an unrivaled  playing experience; lush rolling fairways, glass quick sculpted greens and total respect.

Does it get any better? It does if you can enjoy a relaxing luxury spa after your round.

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Grosvenor House Apartments. Discover luxurious 5 star apartment living.

27/08/2013This entry was posted in England, Europe and Middle East, Hotel Reviews, London, United Kingdom and tagged , , on by .

Grayshott Spa Hotel. Surrey. Sadly NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED

22/08/2013This entry was posted in England, Europe and Middle East, Hotel Reviews, London, United Kingdom and tagged , , on by .

Chuan Spa, Langham Hotel. London

22/08/2013This entry was posted in England, Europe and Middle East, Hotel Reviews, London, United Kingdom and tagged , , on by .
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Chinese medicine has long been a feature of the London scene, with its many well-established acupuncturists and herbal practitioners, so the city has long been ripe for a spa specialising in serious Oriental therapies.

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